And then... There was a G8 (Polisher)

[oneheadlite]

Just saw on the Griot’s What’s New page that they’re rolling out a new 2”/3” polisher - The G8.

8mm orbit, comes with both 2 and 3” backing plates. 700 watt, 6 amp motor. Quick disconnect cord and digital speed control like the G9. Trigger switch with speed dial.

Should be interesting to see how this fits for people looking for a smaller machine.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Looks interesting


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[briarpatch]

kind of figured something like this was in the works

 

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Wow thats awesome! And laid out like a full size machine with trigger to boot!

This really really sets the bar for a small machine.

I can imagine the full size Boss machines will receive the same treatment.

 

[oneheadlite]

Forgot to add - $129.99. Nice to see them keep the price one the lower end.

 

[waterman]

How much better is this then the current model? I received the current version a few months ago. I wasn’t expecting much but have to say it’s not very good. I love Griots products but this isn’t one of them.

Lou

 

[oneheadlite]

They say 45% stronger gear set, the same fan cooled counter balance assembly concept as the G9. Comes with the 2" backing plate in the box. I think the digital speed controller is a sweet feature.

Briarpatch shared on the other forum:
GG3 = 240 watt motor and a 5mm throw
G8 = 700 watt motor and an 8mm throw

For frame of reference, the old GG6 had an 850 watt, 7 amp motor, and an 8mm throw.

 

[TNcoupe]

I'll buy it. Been eyeballing a 3" polisher for awhile now.

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[CamarosRus]

What are basic specs on NEW G9

Sale pricing for Black Friday ????

G9 better than PC7424 ???

Chuck S Auburn,WA

 

[Loach]

I agree, it looks pretty good and should be a massive improvement over the previous GG3.

Pulled from there site:

The ALL-NEW G8 Mini Random Orbital Polisher has been engineered from the ground up to deliver the agility, power, and precision needed to accurately address small areas and tightly contoured body panels.

* Small frame design reaches tight, hard-to-reach body panels
* 700 watts, 191% increase in power versus previous 240-watt 3" Random Orbital
* 8mm orbit, 60% increase versus previous 3" Random Orbital's 5mm orbit
* Includes 2" and 3" backing plates
* Quick-Connect power cord for easy storage

$129.99 - Available on 11/22/19

 

[madtrucker]

I feel robbed. I bought the old one not to long ago and it's weak. Now they come out with this one.

 

[PaulMys]

I feel robbed. I bought the old one not to long ago and it's week. Now they come out with this one.

Griot's Customer Service is second to none.

They are letting people trade in their older GG6 models as credit toward the new G9.

I would call them about your situation. I'd be willing to bet you will happy with what they have to say..........

 

[madtrucker]

Griot's Customer Service is second to none.

They are letting people trade in their older GG6 models as credit toward the new G9.

I would call them about your situation. I'd be willing to bet you will happy with what they have to say..........

Okay I called them and you were right! They impressed me. I'm going to take loss on the old one and get the new one at a discount. Since I wanted the new one anyway, it seems worth it. I have to send them the old one and they will send me out the new one on 11/22/19. Thanks for letting me know about them.

 

[PaulMys]

Okay I called them and you were right! They impressed me. I'm going to take loss on the old one and get the new one at a discount. Since I wanted the new one anyway, it seems worth it. I have to send them the old one and they will send me out the new one on 11/22/19. Thanks for letting me know about them.

Another satisfied Griot's customer?? No Way!! Lol

They are all about the customer. If you aren't happy, they aren't either.

Glad to hear, man!

 

[RZJZA80]

Griot's Customer Service is second to none.

They are letting people trade in their older GG6 models as credit toward the new G9.

I would call them about your situation. I'd be willing to bet you will happy with what they have to say..........

Yup, did the trade in thing with one of my GG6's and it shipped the same day, can't beat that!

 

[JWilliams.RadiantDetail]

This is probably just me being hopeful, but with the modular cord design maybe Griot's will put out battery packs for the G8 & G9. I'm sure I'm oversimplifying it, but it doesn't seem like it would be too difficult.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I WILL be buying this.


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[Coatingsarecrack]

What are basic specs on NEW G9

Sale pricing for Black Friday ????

G9 better than PC7424 ???

Chuck S Auburn,WA

From auburn WA myself. You should go to griots HQ and check the tools out there. They’ll actually let you test them out before purchasing and service is top notch.


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[Coatingsarecrack]

Damn.... just bought a SK mini..... hope it breaks so I can buy this...


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[oneheadlite]

This is probably just me being hopeful, but with the modular cord design maybe Griot's will put out battery packs for the G8 & G9. I'm sure I'm oversimplifying it, but it doesn't seem like it would be too difficult.

I see where you’re coming from, but if the G8 is as balanced as the G9, I don’t see how you could tack on 1-2 lbs of battery to the handle and not throw the ergonomics way off.

How about a camelback style power pack with a cord that comes over your shoulder?

Hmm. Wonder if you could do this already? How small of an inverter type battery pack do they make? Nice thing would be how easy it’d be to switch between polishers with the quick connect cord...